Year: 2021

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Saul Niguez of Chelsea FC and Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa battle for the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

What is Saul’s place in the Chelsea team after his summer move?

Chelsea: Three players who need to improve in order to play regularly

Timo Werner is still key to how Chelsea wants to attack

Chelsea: Difference between success and failure is a matter of inches

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates with Timo Werner of Chelsea a goal that is later disallowed during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 02, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Tactics and Transfers: Same old, new Chelsea and some stars

TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 29: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea gives his players instructions during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Juventus and Chelsea FC at the Juventus Stadium on September 29, 2021 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

A win is a win, but Chelsea has plenty to ponder over break

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea celebrates with Mateo Kovacic and Timo Werner after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Top three performers from the month of September

Ben Chilwell and Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea and boss Thomas Tuchel (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Southampton: Three lessons learnt in thriller

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Timo Werner of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring a goal which is later disallowed by VAR during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 02, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Southampton player ratings: Great outing at home

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Kai Havertz of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Mason Mount after scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 17, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Southampton score predictions: Win before break

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Oriol Romeu of Southampton battles for possession with Ben Chilwell of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 17, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Childs - Pool/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Southampton predicted XI: Rotated XI from Tuchel

Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount celebrates after scoring their first goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on February 20, 2021. (Photo by Michael Steele / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MICHAEL STEELE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Southampton: Four things to look for before break

TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 29: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea gives his players instructions during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Juventus and Chelsea FC at the Juventus Stadium on September 29, 2021 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Five talking points from a very topsy turvy month at Chelsea

Chelsea's Italian midfielder Jorginho reacts after scoring his penalty in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Super Cup football match between Chelsea and Villarreal at Windsor Park in Belfast on August 11, 2021. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea is tempting religious fate early this season

Chelsea board member Marina Granovskaia (C) and Chelsea's US chairman Bruce Buck (back L) are surrounded by media as they leave Croydon Employment Tribunal in Croydon, south London, on June 7, 2016 after a private settlement was reached in former Chelsea Football Club doctor Eva Carneiro's claim against Chelsea and Mourinho.Former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro on June 7, 2016 agreed a deal to settle a case against the football club and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho for an undisclosed sum. Carneiro was claiming constructive dismissal against Chelsea and was persuing a separate, but connected, personal legal action against Mourinho, who left the club in December, for alleged victimisation and discrimination. The confidential settlement was made on the second day of the tribunal. / AFP / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea board deserves praise for current successes

TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 29: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea battles for possession with Manuel Locatelli of Juventus during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Juventus and Chelsea FC at the Juventus Stadium on September 29, 2021 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Chelsea at Juventus player ratings: A toothless performance

Juventus' Italian midfielder Manuel Locatelli (Bottom) tackles Chelsea's Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech during the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Juventus and Chelsea on September 29, 2021 at the Juventus stadium in Turin. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea at Juventus: Three lessons learnt in Champions League defeat

TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 29: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea gives his players instructions during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Juventus and Chelsea FC at the Juventus Stadium on September 29, 2021 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Chelsea looks utterly clueless at Juventus in the Champions League

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Timo Werner of Chelsea looks on during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea at Juventus score predictions: Clash of the titans

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea celebrates with Mateo Kovacic and Timo Werner after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Three things to look for in Chelsea at Juventus: 3-5-2 or 3-4-3?

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 10: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea looks on during a Chelsea FC Training Session ahead of the UEFA Super Cup 2021 match between Chelsea FC and Villarreal at Windsor Park on August 10, 2021 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Is it getting too easy to nullify Chelsea’s overall game plan?

Chelsea's Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Super Cup football match between Chelsea and Villarreal at Windsor Park in Belfast on August 11, 2021. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea predicted XI for Juventus: Return to 3-4-3 with who is available

Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel gestures on the touchline during the English FA Cup final football match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium in north west London on May 15, 2021. - - NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by Nick Potts / POOL / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by NICK POTTS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The perfect storm of injuries, absences, and loss of form for Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City and Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea fans witnessing second coming of Ruben Loftus-Cheek

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Andreas Christensen of Chelsea claps the fans following the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

One defeat to Manchester City is nothing for Chelsea to panic about

Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount reacts after the penalty shoot-out during the English League Cup third round football match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in London on September 22, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Mason Mount’s absence and why it hurt Chelsea most against City

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea celebrates during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger making his biggest gamble yet

ENFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Jamie Bowden of Tottenham Hotspur is fouled by Xavier Mbuyamba of Chelsea for a penalty leading to the first Tottenham Hotspur goal during the Premier League 2 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on April 18, 2021 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Centerback Xavier Mbuyamba is the next big thing for Chelsea